What I learned in my first three years as a freelancer
Pricing, saying no, and why my calendar has more empty space than ever.
You don't need to learn all of Blender to make beautiful brand visuals. I use five tools for almost everything.
1. Simple shapes and bevels
Most of the Orbit identity is spheres, cylinders and a generous bevel.
2. Glass and soft materials
One good glass material and one matte clay material go a very long way.
Lighting does 80% of the work. Spend your time there.
3. Three-point lighting
A key, a fill and a rim light. Learn this before anything else.
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Ezra Hollis
Independent product designer and developer in Lisbon. Writes about design, code and freelancing.
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